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A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold hangings, white and red floral garlands and a red-and-gold draped front. A seated figure in white and gold clothing sits on an ornate golden throne under a decorated canopy, while a woman in a blue sari with a gold border offers a long garland to them. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand around, one holding a brass plate, another with a brass lamp on a stand at right. Women in white saris stand at left. A tall silver oil lamp stands in the foreground. The backdrop features colourful patterned panels with white beaded borders.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage set with a gold-and-red throne canopy draped with yellow and white marigold garlands. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a white garment, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a gold throne decorated with flower garlands while a man in white kurta bows and embraces or honours him. Two saffron-robed attendants stand on the right, another saffron-clad attendant stands on the left, and a woman in a blue sari stands near the left edge. A gold lion-faced seat and floral backdrop frame the stage, and a pink cloth with marigold garlands runs along the front of the platform. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long hair, gold necklace and mala beads with a ceremonial throne.2010-01-01A ceremonial stage decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a gilded throne. A man in a white kurta and dhoti stands at the front, offering or adorning the seated figure, while a central seated person in white dhoti and kurta with a long flower garland and gold necklaces sits on a golden peetha/throne under a flower-decorated canopy. On the right, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand, one holding a silver kalasha-style vessel and wearing rudraksha malas. On the left, several people in saffron and orange clothing and a woman in a gold-bordered sari stand near the edge. The setting is an outdoor pandal with a white tent roof and a red-and-orange floor.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage event in front of a yellow flower-decorated backdrop with a gold trident and a gold kalasha-like finial at the left. A central figure sits on a gold throne with lion-shaped armrests and a large floral garland arch of yellow, white, red and green flowers, wearing a gold crown-like headpiece and a white garland, with palms pressed together in greeting. Seated at the left on the red and gold draped platform, a bald man in orange robes and a younger man in orange with palms together face the throne, with other devotees in orange and saffron clothing seated beside them. Marigold and white flower garlands hang along the red platform edge, with pink and orange flower arrangements in brass pots in front.2010-01-01A flower-decorated stage with a golden throne at the centre, framed by a yellow marigold backdrop and a red-and-white border. A seated figure in white garments with a gold-coloured headpiece and a garland of yellow, orange and white flowers rests hands in namaskar. Before the throne, several people in orange and saffron robes kneel and sit on the red stage edge; a bald man in orange reaches forward toward a brass vessel, while women in orange saris attend nearby. A golden trident and silver lamp stands flank the throne, and a silver kalasha-style stand sits to the right. a person is seated on the throne wearing white with a gold headpiece and garland, shown in a sitting pose with hands folded in greeting.2010-01-01A festive stage scene decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a golden canopy with floral arches. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat draped in white and yellow flowers and marigold garlands, smiling. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands barefoot before the seat, holding a large woven basket and pouring or offering yellow petals. To the left, women in orange and gold saris and a man in orange shirt and rudraksha-style necklace stand with hands folded or clasped. To the right, two men in saffron/orange robes stand, one holding a small red-covered object near a silver lamp stand, the other with a shaved head and beaded necklaces.2010-01-01A photograph of an outdoor stage decorated with yellow marigold and white flower garlands, red draping and a green floral-patterned backdrop. A seated person sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy, wearing a white and gold garment, a gold necklace and long swept-back dark hair, holding a microphone. A standing man in an orange robe bends forward and offers a small object to the seated figure. Silver lamps on stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower vases stand at the stage front. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and ornate clothing, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance in the seated role, while the standing man in orange is a devotee or sannyasi.2010-01-01A seated figure in white and gold dress, wearing a long gold chain and a red-and-white garland, receives devotees on a golden throne framed by an ornate gold arch and a massive floral backdrop of yellow marigolds with red, green, purple and white flower arcs. Several attendants in orange robes surround the seated figure: one places a red garland around the neck while others hold trays. A bald man in orange sits at the lower left beside a young man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace. Two women in orange saris sit at the right near brass lamps and offering plates of fruit and flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on the marigold-covered platform in front, with fruit and garland offerings.2009-01-01A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with red draping and red-and-white striped poles. A seated figure on a golden throne, draped in a white garment with gold border and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, has feet being washed by a woman in a blue and gold sari kneeling before a large gold-rimmed vessel. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tray of fruit, while a woman in purple sari stands nearby. Women in white saris with red and gold borders hold fruit and trays; more trays of fruit and offerings sit on the red carpet in front. The throne is decorated with yellow flower garlands and a golden canopy.2010-01-01A stage at a Gurupoornima celebration is decorated with white and red floral arches and a golden ornate throne covered in garlands and red flowers. A seated figure on the throne wears a white garland, flanked by people in saffron/orange robes and orange shawls. In the foreground, devotees in white and cream clothing kneel and bow over a carpet strewn with rose petals, and a man in white stands at the left. A tall decorated pillar with painted folk motifs stands at the right edge. The setting suggests a guru puja with devotees offering flowers.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial scene before an ornate golden throne decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing a cream-white dhoti with gold border and a long gold-beaded necklace, reaches out to place a hand on the head of an older elderly man in white shirt and white dhoti wearing a white and red garland, who bows low. Beside him an elderly woman in a white sari with blue border, also garlanded, presses her palms together and bows. On the right a bald man in white with glasses stands with hands joined, and a man in an orange robe and beaded necklace stands nearby. On the left, saffron-robed attendants in orange garments with gold necklaces kneel and hold a silver tray with fruit. The background shows a golden ornamented canopy and a white tent.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a golden throne, or peetha, framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple. A central figure with long dark hair sits on the throne wearing a white garment and a long multi-coloured garland, holding a small object in one hand. A golden trident stands at the left of the throne. Around the throne, people in saffron-orange robes, white dhotis and yellow shawls stand and bow, some with their backs to the camera. A woman in a white sari with a red flower in her hair stands in the foreground. The backdrop is decorated with yellow flower walls and ornate patterned panels. Visible figures: about 14 people. The central figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.2010-01-01A photograph of a stage decorated with gold and green drapery, marigold garlands and a golden canopy over an ornate golden throne. A seated figure in white and gold clothing with a yellow-and-white garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head stands at the left edge, leaning toward the seated figure and offering something held in both hands. Silver lamp stands with a trident finial flank the throne, and flower arrangements sit along the stage edge. The stage is set for a ceremonial honouring at an outdoor event.2010-01-01